About the book
The World’s Desire begins with Odysseus utterly alone. His kingdom of Ithaca is an empty, abandoned wasteland. His beloved wife Penelope is dead. His patron goddess Athena has forsaken him.
But then Aphrodite visits Odysseus and sends him on a quest to find the world’s desire, the face that launched a thousand ships: the woman he once knew as Helen of Troy. Armed with his legendary bow, Odysseus’s final journey takes him to a court riven by murderous factions, ruled by a queen who is haunted by dreams of Odysseus’s face . . .
Editions of World's Desire
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781454947240
- EBook
- ISBN 9781454947257
Read an Excerpt
The World’s Desire begins with Odysseus utterly alone. His kingdom of Ithaca is an empty, abandoned wasteland. His beloved wife Penelope is dead. His patron goddess Athena has forsaken him.
But then Aphrodite visits Odysseus and sends him on a quest to find the world’s desire, the face that launched a thousand ships: the woman he once knew as Helen of Troy. Armed with his legendary bow, Odysseus’s final journey takes him to a court riven by murderous factions, ruled by a queen who is haunted by dreams of Odysseus’s face . . .
Frequently Asked Questions
What is World's Desire about?
The World’s Desire begins with Odysseus utterly alone. His kingdom of Ithaca is an empty, abandoned wasteland. His beloved wife Penelope is dead. His patron goddess Athena has forsaken him.
But then Aphrodite visits Odysseus and sends him on a quest to find the world’s desire, the face that launched a thousand ships: the woman he once knew as Helen of Troy. Armed with his legendary bow, Odysseus’s final journey takes him to a court riven by murderous factions, ruled by a queen who is haunted by dreams of Odysseus’s face . . .
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in World's Desire?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of World's Desire?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781454947240
Is World's Desire part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Rediscovered Classics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book World's Desire?
H. Rider Haggard
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
World's Desire is available as paperback(ISBN 9781454947240) and ebook(ISBN 9781454947257)
Where can I buy World's Desire online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy World's Desire from below
Where can I buy World's Desire?